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Rich Tomato and Pepper Sauce – Hungarian-Style Lecsó

5 from 1 vote
This delicious thick tomato and pepper sauce has all the flavours of a Hungarian lecso that everyone loves. The fresh tomatoes, onions, peppers and a hint of paprika takes this dish to it's next level.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 104
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil/organic vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 red pepper, diced
  • 1/2 yellow/orange pepper, diced
  • 1/2 Hungarian white, diced (can replace with coloured pepper)
  • 3-4 large Roma tomatoes, cut into pieces
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup tomato juice/unflavoured sauce
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme (1 tsp dried thyme)
  • 1 tsp paprika paste/puree (can substitute for 1 tsp sweet paprika)
  • 1 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • parsley (optional)

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat skillet with oil and over medium heat, add onions, and cook for about 4 minutes, then add garlic, peppers and tomatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes, until they become tender.   
  2. Then add tomato paste, tomato sauce, thyme, paprika paste (paprika), salt, pepper and sugar. Bring to a slow boil then reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 20-30 minutes until it thickens.
  3.  Remove the sprigs of thyme and garnish with parsley if desired.
  4. Serve with Hungarian sausage, pork chops, breaded chicken cutlets, or burgers.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 912mgPotassium: 356mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1574IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg

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